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Suggest Treatment For Glass Piece Stuck In Toe

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Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016
Question: I think I have a small shard of glass embedded in the bottom of my big toe. There is no sign of infection since it happened. Can I wait until tomorrow to go see my primary care doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can wait till tomorrow

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Yes you can wait till tomorrow. Hopefully no problem will occur other than pain or irritation. For pain you can take acetaminophen. Try to get it out first in the morning by visiting your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Suggest Treatment For Glass Piece Stuck In Toe

Brief Answer: Can wait till tomorrow Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Yes you can wait till tomorrow. Hopefully no problem will occur other than pain or irritation. For pain you can take acetaminophen. Try to get it out first in the morning by visiting your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!